In an interview with CNN Esportes S/ADorival Júnior, coach of the Brazilian National Team, praised striker Neymar and explained the plans for the star’s possible return, highlighting the player’s importance to the group and the need for a complete recovery to avoid further injuries.
“He is different. Neymar has always been an above average athlete, one of the rare athletes with the ability he has. You can count players at that level, with that condition, on your fingers”, said the coach.
“I think everyone realized the importance of a player like Neymar, the qualities he possesses. It’s a pleasure to be able to have an athlete of this level wearing the . There are few of them in the world, they are rare, they are exceptional players, they are players of a fantastic level in which they make all the players on the field believe in themselves a little more, just with their presence”, he added.
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Neymar is a pillar in Brazil’s squad
The coach reinforced that the player’s presence in the team is fundamental and that his return will be a great reinforcement for the squad.
“Look, I never hid it [Neymar ser um pilar]. Firstly because he was my athlete back then, secondly because of the trust we all have in him, his unique technical capacity, what he represents for our team and, above all, that we can have the patience for him to complete this entire process that he needs. for a good recovery”, commented Dorival.
Injury and return to the national team
On October 17, 2023, in a game against Uruguay in the qualifiers, he suffered a rupture of the cruciate ligament in his left knee. The injury sidelined the attacker for more than a year.
On October 21st of this year, after showing progress in his treatment, Neymar returned to the pitch in the match between Al-Ain, playing for less than 30 minutes.
Last Monday (4), in Al-Hilal’s victory over Esteghlal, the Brazilian player entered the second half and felt pain after being tackled by Zamani.
The shock caused a rupture in the athlete’s left hamstring. According to the Saudi club, the Brazilian will be out for four to six weeks to undergo treatment.
“There is no reason now to accelerate, to do this too close to a World Cup. He is coming off a year of , playing just 20 minutes, playing just a second game, returning from a very delicate process. That’s why we need to be calm, balanced, and wait for his complete recovery”, he concluded.
The coach said he hopes to be able to count on the next FIFA Date, in March next year.
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